It is one of the most popular summer tourist destinations and this especially for the clear waters, the various beaches and the breathtaking coastal landscapes. Sardinia is dotted with real heavenly views.
From culture to cuisine, to the unspoilt nature of the interior, the reasons for visiting Sardinia can be many and very personal, but it is undeniable that the island can exert a certain charm on sun and sea enthusiasts with its beaches.
Whether you are looking for a remote and pristine beach or a bay equipped with amenities, in fact, there is definitely a beach in Sardinia right for every need.
Top 10 beaches in Sardinia
Every year, tourists from all over the world go to Sardinia in search of the most spectacular beaches of the island to enjoy a little ‘relaxation, breathtaking scenery and beach adventures.
Being an island, Sardinia boasts many beaches, but some have been able to conquer a certain following. Here is a selection of the top 10 beaches in Sardinia that are worth seeing:
- Is Arutas Beach – Cabras
It is an immersion in the beauty of Cabras: Is Arutas Beach is an oasis of sand characterized by round grains of pink and white quartz that make it unique in Sardinia. Its transparent shallow waters welcome families with children and snorkelers, offering an unforgettable experience among the marine treasures.
- Poetto – Cagliari
With its length of more than eight kilometres, Poetto Beach is one of the largest and busiest in Cagliari. With golden sand bathed in blue waters, it offers everything you need for those looking for relaxation and fun in the sun just a step from the city.
- Villasimius – Cagliari
In the south of Sardinia, there is Villasimius, a town dotted with several beautiful beaches. These include Punta Molentis, Porto Giunco, Cala Caterina, Porto Sa Ruxi and Campus Beach. These stretches of coast present themselves as Caribbean views thanks to their fine sand and turquoise waters. Perfect for those looking for an escape from the routine, these beaches welcome visitors of all ages, offering an ideal place to relax, take walks on the sand or enjoy the marine scenery.
- Costa Rei – Muravera
Costa Rei is a coastline of the south-eastern coast of the island that embraces a series of small coves, white sandy beaches and unspoilt nature, from Porto Corallo to Cala Sinzias, passing through the Feraxi Beach and the Piscina Rei Beach. With fine sand and crystal clear waters, these ten kilometres of coastline offer a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
- Pelosa Beach – Stintino
In the Gulf of Asinara is the Pelosa Beach, a true symbol of Sardinia with its characteristic tower and fine sand. The transparent and shallow waters make it an ideal place for families with children, giving moments of serenity and fun on the Sardinian coast.
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- La Maddalena – La Maddalena Archipelago
The Maddalena Archipelago is a natural paradise composed of seven main islands and several smaller islands with some of the most beautiful beaches in the province of Olbia-Tempio and Sardinia in general.
Exploring the archipelago, among the most beautiful beaches there are Cala dello Spalmatore (fine sand, crystal clear waters and wild nature), Spiaggia dei Monti dell’Arena (sand dunes and Mediterranean scrub) and Cala Francese (fine sand and crystal clear sea) on the island of Maddalena.
Going towards the Island of Caprera, you can admire Cala Coticcio with its turquoise waters and its rocks. Among the wonders of the Archipelago there are also the Island of Budelli with the Pink Beach, where the sand mixes with the grains of coral, and the Island of Spargi with its pristine Cala Corsara and bathed by turquoise waters.
- Piscinas – Arbus
We’re on the southwest coast of the island. There, you will find Piscinas, a beach famous for its golden sand dunes that rise on the Costa Verde and for its lush vegetation. This wild and remote beach is ideal for nature lovers and offers breathtaking views and sunsets.
- Cala Goloritzè beach – Baunei
Accessible only by sea or through a path that starts from the Golgo Plateau, Cala Goloritzé is a small bay of Ogliastra surrounded by high limestone cliffs. It is characterized by white pebble beach and sand and almost transparent turquoise waters that make it an isolated place, ideal for lovers of nature and adventure.
- Cala Mariolu – Baunei
Moving north from Cala Goloritzé there is Cala Mariolu, a beach that takes its name from the monk seal “thief” that, it is said, stole the catch of the fishermen of Ponza. It is renowned for its tiny pebbles mixed with sand and for its crystal clear waters of intense shades of blue, blue and green. It is a perfect place to snorkel and admire the rich underwater life that populates the seabed.
- Porto Pino Beach – Sant’Anna Arresi
Porto Pino is known for its dunes of fine white sand, for its shallow and clear waters and for its lush pine forest that offers shelter. It is an ideal place to relax and to practice water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing, thanks to its perfect conditions for the wind.
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